Britney Spears and Carly Rose, L.A Reid and Tate Stevens and Simon Cowell and "Fifth Harmony" are left in the competition as the Finals kick off. The contestants sing 3 songs. Special guests: Leanne Rimes and Little Big Town.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 2 Episode 26 of The X Factor (US) resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The X Factor (US) Season 2 Episodes...

• s02e01 - Season 2, Auditions #1
• s02e02 - Season 2, Auditions #2
• s02e03 - Season 2, Auditions #3
• s02e04 - Season 2, Auditions #4
• s02e05 - Season 2, Auditions #5
• s02e06 - Season 2, Auditions #6
• s02e07 - Season 2, Boot Camp #1
• s02e08 - Season 2, Boot Camp #2
• s02e09 - Season 2, Boot Camp #3
• s02e10 - Season 2, Judges House #1
• s02e11 - Season 2, Judges House #2
• s02e12 - Finalists Chosen #1
• s02e13 - Season 2, Finalists Chosen #2
• s02e14 - Top 12 Perform
• s02e15 - LIVE Results Show #1
• s02e16 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #2
• s02e17 - LIVE Results Show #2
• s02e18 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #3
• s02e19 - LIVE Results Show #3
• s02e20 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #4
• s02e21 - LIVE Results Show #4
• s02e22 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #5
• s02e23 - LIVE Results Show #5
• s02e24 - Top Finalists Perform LIVE Show #6
• s02e25 - LIVE Results Show #6
• s02e26 - Season Finale, Part One
• s02e27 - Season Finale, Part Two

The X Factor (US) Show Summary

Simon Cowell is back and this time he is in control. "The X Factor" puts Simon Cowell along with LA Reid, Nicole Scherzinger, and Paula Abdul, in the spotlight to listen to people of all ages compete in a singing competition. The prize this time is a $5 Million record contract for the winner of The X Factor. Created in 2004, "The X Factor" is currently shown in 17 countries worldwide. Now it is America's turn at the competition to see if they have the right talent to keep up with the hype of the show. The singing must be perfect for Simon to put through the singers.